Watch and Act Issued for 10-Hectare Grass Fire at Torryburn Rd, Yarrowyck
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a Watch and Act alert for a 10-hectare grass fire currently burning out of control near Torryburn Rd in Yarrowyck.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Yarrowyck, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a Watch and Act alert for a grass fire burning in the Yarrowyck region. The fire is currently classified as "Not yet controlled" and has impacted an area of approximately 10 hectares.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is Torryburn Rd, Yarrowyck (2358), located within the Uralla Council Area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of Torryburn Rd should remain vigilant.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to monitor conditions closely. Under a Watch and Act alert, there is a heightened level of threat and conditions may change. You should stay informed by following updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service and be prepared to implement your bushfire survival plan.
Expected Conditions
The incident is confirmed as a grass fire. While specific meteorological data such as wind speed or temperature was not included in the alert, the fire is currently 10 hectares in size and remains active and uncontained.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 22 February 2026 at 15:23. As the fire is not yet controlled, the alert remains in effect until further notice from the NSW RFS.
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